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Drivers in Highlands County should be aware of two upcoming road closures. On Tuesday, March 18, the retail center entrance on Bayview Street (at U.S. 27) in Sebring will be closed during daytime hours for underground construction at a future Century Bayview Storage site. Motorists should use the U.S. 27 entrance next to Chick-Fil-A instead.…

Racing fans, get ready! The 7th Annual IMSA Twelve-Hour Fan Fest returns this afternoon from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in downtown Sebring. This free event kicks off Race Week with IMSA team parades, driver Q&As, live music, and show car demonstrations. The IMSA team parade starts at 6 PM, with top racing teams cruising through…

A controversial road extension connecting Leisure Lakes and Placid Lakes has been approved unanimously by county commissioners. The one-mile Wildflower extension aims to ease traffic congestion but has raised environmental concerns. The $687,000 project, funded by the Road Construction Infrastructure Surtax, is expected to begin after October 2025. Officials will conduct environmental studies before construction.…

Highlands County is considering bringing back a local business tax after nearly two decades. County commissioners have asked the County Attorney to research how neighboring areas implement similar taxes. While the tax previously generated about $150,000 annually, officials say it provided crucial safety and regulatory benefits, like ensuring fire inspections and tracking businesses. Supporters argue…

On Friday, March 14th, West State Street in Avon Park will be closed between South Anoka Avenue and South Florida Avenue for a concrete pour by Marmer Construction. The closure will last through early morning and daytime hours only. Meanwhile, a reminder to motorists that between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. today, Grand Prix Drive…

We just KNOW you’re ready for another election, but the City of Sebring has one coming up next Tuesday, and Early Voting is available now at the Supervisor of Elections office on South Commerce Avenue. There’s only one item on the ballot, but it’s a consequential one – a Charter Amendment Changing the City Clerk…

Just a reminder – even though we HAVE gotten some rain, we’re still under a burn ban in Highlands County until March 20. Depending on how much moisture we get with this week’s cold front, that may change, but that downpour we got a week or so back just helped – it didn’t cure the…

Deputies are searching for answers after a man was shot Friday afternoon in Avon Park. The victim ran to Ridgedale Apartments near State Road 17 and South Cherokee Avenue around 12:24 p.m., bleeding from at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, but authorities have not released details about his condition. Deputies…

Lake Placid High, Middle, and Elementary Schools were put under a precautionary Controlled Campus lockdown yesterday due to a potential bomb threat made online. The measure remained in place for hours as law enforcement and school officials investigated the claims. The lockdown was later lifted and authorities confirmed that there was never any immediate danger…

A special tribute is planned for Tuesday, March 25th, at the Florida Medal of Honor Memorial in observance of National Medal of Honor Day. The tribute, starting at 11:00 AM, will honor 24 of Florida’s bravest heroes with a wreath-laying ceremony at 442 South Eucalyptus Street, in downtown Sebring. They invite the community to help…